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====Major appearances====
====Major appearances====
=====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]=====
=====[[Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)]]=====
Raikou appeared in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where [[Team Rocket]] members [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] attempted to capture the Legendary Pokémon.
Raikou appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where [[Team Rocket]] members [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] attempted to capture the Legendary Pokémon.


=====[[Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)]]=====
=====[[Legendary beasts (M13)|Raikou (M13)]]=====
A [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Shiny Raikou]] made its first movie appearance alongside {{p|Celebi}}, and the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in the thirteenth Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
A [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Shiny Raikou]] appeared alongside {{p|Celebi}} and the other members of its [[Legendary beasts|trio]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


=====Other=====
=====Other=====
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Raikou made a small cameo in the opening sequences of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
Raikou made a small cameo in the opening sequences of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.


A Raikou had a minor appearance in [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s dream in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.
A Raikou briefly appeared in [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s dream in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.


A Raikou appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
A Raikou appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
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[[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Raikou PG.png|thumb|250px|Raikou in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===In Pokémon Generations===
===In Pokémon Generations===
A wild Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''.
A wild Raikou appeared in [[Ecruteak City]] in ''[[PG06|The Reawakening]]''.

Revision as of 00:53, 20 January 2018

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
242MS.png #242: Blissey
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Raikou (disambiguation).
Raikou
Thunder Pokémon
ライコウ
Raikou
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Raikou



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Cacophony
Inner Focus
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Volt Absorb
Hidden Ability Gen. V-VI*
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
80 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
6'03" 1.9 m
Raikou
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Weight
392.4 lbs. 178.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
216
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
261
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Raikou
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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Atk
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Def
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
35
External Links

Raikou (Japanese: ライコウ Raikou) is an Electric-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Entei and Suicune, it is one of the Legendary beasts resurrected by Ho-Oh after the burning of the Brass Tower. Of the three Legendary beasts, Raikou is said to represent the lightning strike which ignited the fire that consumed the Brass Tower.

Biology

Raikou is a quadruped, yellow, tiger-like Pokémon with black stripes and a white underside. It has a thin, light blue tail with sharp angles and a spark-shaped formation at the end. Most of its face consists of thick, white fur and shorter yellow fur around its red eyes. Raikou's muzzle is a light blue "X" and it has a black faceplate with two bumps that covers its forehead, nose, and ears. Raikou has two long fangs that make its appearance similar to the saber-toothed cat. Its large claws each converge to form a single point and never retract. Extra fur hangs off its body in front of its thighs. Raikou has a mane across its back that resembles dull purple rain clouds and allows it to shoot bolts of lighting.

As seen in the anime, Raikou is able to fly by creating storm clouds. It is shown to be distrustful of humans, though it may form some friendship with those who help it. Raikou tends to appear during thunderstorms and when other Electric-type Pokémon are in danger. Raikou races across grasslands while barking cries that sound like thunder.

In the anime

In the main series

Raikou in the anime
A Shiny Raikou in the anime

Major appearances

Raikou (The Legend of Thunder!)

Raikou appeared in The Legend of Thunder!, where Team Rocket members Attila and Hun attempted to capture the Legendary Pokémon.

Raikou (M13)

A Shiny Raikou appeared alongside Celebi and the other members of its trio in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Other

Raikou appeared at the end of Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two), the second half of the special episode based on Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.

Minor appearances

Raikou debuted in Houndoom's Special Delivery. It was spotted by Togepi and a Houndoom before it disappeared.

The Mauville City Gym Leader Wattson owns many Raikou robots, which he uses in his Gym.

Raikou made a small cameo in the opening sequences of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Raikou briefly appeared in Dawn's Piplup's dream in Three Sides to Every Story!.

A Raikou appeared in I Choose You!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
The Legend of Thunder! Raikou Jimmy's Pokédex Raikou, the Thunder Pokémon. It's said to have descended to earth on a bolt of lightning.

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Raikou appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening.

In the manga

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Raikou (M13)

Raikou appeared in the manga adaptation of the fourth and final Diamond & Pearl series movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Raikou (Adventures)

Raikou appeared as a beam of light in Slugging It Out With Slugma. Its first real appearance was in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, where it along with Entei tests Falkner and were joined by Suicune in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei I, discussing about Ho-oh. It was revealed in a flashback in Hello, Lickitung, where it was awakened by Yellow along with its two counterparts, and the three raced around Kanto and Johto looking for Trainers to help them defeat the Masked Man to free Ho-Oh and repay the debt of the latter for saving its life. Nearing the end of the chapter, Raikou eventually pairs up with Lt. Surge after encountering and escaping Falkner, and later Gold. Once Ho-Oh is freed and Pryce, the true identity of the Masked Man, is defeated, it once again roams the lands of Johto with Suicune and Entei. Anabel later captures Raikou in the Battle Frontier saga.

In the TCG

Main article: Raikou (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Series

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Raikou releases a powerful Spark attack that electrocutes any opponents that get caught in it. Raikou is the only Legendary beast that does not return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy information

These Thunder Pokémon travel near and far, blasting out electrified whirlwinds. They carry storm clouds on their backs, so they can produce lightning regardless of the local weather; it's even said that they descended to the earth with via lightning bolts. Their extreme quickness lends itself to flight, so they're very hard to capture.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Raikou appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

NA: Was that a bolt of lightning flashing by, on the ground instead of the air? Then it could have been Raikou. A rumble of thunder in the distance, but not a cloud in the sky? Sounds like Raikou's roar to us. It is said that this wild Pokémon perished in the Johto region once, but Ho-Oh was so filled with sorrow at the loss that Raikou was resurrected.

PAL: If you see a bolt of lightning flash across the ground instead of from the sky, you may have just caught a glimpse of Raikou. And if you hear a peal of thunder that lasts longer than it should, that may be Raikou's roar. It's said that this wild yet majestic Pokémon once perished in the Johto region, but Ho-Oh, filled with sorrow, resurrected it.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Silver A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Crystal This rough Pokémon stores energy in its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Stadium 2 The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Generation III
Ruby Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.
Sapphire
Emerald Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. Its roars send shock waves shuddering through the air and ground as if lightning bolts were crashing down.
FireRed This Pokémon races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
LeafGreen The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Generation IV
Diamond It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
SoulSilver A Pokémon that races across the land while barking a cry that sounds like crashing thunder.
Generation V
Black It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
White
Black 2 It is said to have fallen with lightning. It can fire thunderbolts from the rain clouds on its back.
White 2
Generation VI
X The rain clouds it carries let it fire thunderbolts at will. They say that it descended with lightning.
Y This rough Pokémon stores energy inside its body, then sweeps across the land, shooting off electricity.
Omega Ruby Raikou embodies the speed of lightning. The roars of this Pokémon send shock waves shuddering through the air and shake the ground as if lightning bolts had come crashing down.
Alpha Sapphire


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Roaming Johto
Crystal
Roaming Johto
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Roaming Kanto (if the player chose Squirtle) (only one)
Colosseum
Shadow PKMN Lab (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Roaming Johto
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Relocator (Shiny event Raikou only)
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trackless Forest (requires Ho-Oh or Lugia in the party) (only one)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
Ultra Moon
Trade


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Lightning Field (30F)
Ranger
Fiore Temple
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B20F)
MD Sky
Southeastern Islands (B12F-B24F; appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter)
Ranger: GS
Wireless Tower, Rand's House
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: World Axle - B1F (post-ending)
Rumble U
Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors (Reward),
Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 2
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX16
Event: Raikou Appears
Rumble World
Dark Land: Royal Armory (Special Boss)
Picross
Area 20: Stage 06


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Raikou English United States 40Shiny November 22 to 29, 2001;
December 7 to 20, 2001;
June 22 to 28, 2002;
July 5 to 11, 2002;
November 15 to 21, 2002
RSEFRLG Journey Across America Raikou English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou English United Kingdom 70 June 10, 2006;
October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou Italian Italy 70 June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou Spanish Spain 70 June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Raikou English United States 70 August 8, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou German Germany 70 September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG Top 10 Distribution Raikou French France 70 September 26, 2006
DPPtHGSS Crown Raikou Japanese Japan 30Shiny June 18 to August 31, 2010
DPPtHGSS Shinsegae Raikou Korean South Korea 30Shiny September 11 to October 24, 2010
DPPtHGSS Crown City Raikou Korean South Korea 30Shiny December 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011
DPPtHGSS GameStop Raikou English North America 30Shiny January 3 to 9, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou English Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou French Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou German Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou Italian Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011
DPPtHGSS Winter 2011 Raikou Spanish Wi-Fi 30Shiny February 7 to 13, 2011

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Micle Berry Micle Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
Total:
580
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
4/4 ★★★★
Stamina
3/3 ★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
18/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
011 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
088 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
1515 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
2222 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
2929 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
3636 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
4343 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
5050 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15
5757 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
6464 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
7171 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00——% 5
7878 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
8585 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM04Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM60Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM72Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM93Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM95Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Raikou in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Raikou in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status —% 30
S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Raikou can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Raikou cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Raikou
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Raikou
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani243.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.1%
Friend Area: Sacred Field
Phrases
51%-100% HP I am the thunderbolt that races through the fields!
26%-50% HP I don't like this... My HP is cut to half?
1%-25% HP This is it... The power of lightning fails here...
Level up I gained a level! May lightning bolts empower me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 243.png Body size: 2
Recruit rate: 5%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.png
Electric
Field move: Recharge fm.pngRecharge fm.pngRecharge fm.png
(Recharge ×3)
Loops: 11 Min. exp.: 500 Max. exp.: 600
Browser entry R-000
Raikou is a legendary Pokémon that dashes while dropping thunderbolts.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present)
Electric Assist.png
Electric
Field move:
(present)
None - field move.png
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It creates waves of electricity around it and launches thunderbolts to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT243.png

Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#152
Shuffle243.png

Power of 5
Attacks do more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Barrier Bash+, Astonish


Pokémon GO
GO243.png Base HP: 180 Base Attack: 241 Base Defense: 210
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Volt Switch
Charged Attacks: Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge

Evolution

243Raikou.png
Unevolved
Raikou
 Electric 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 243.png Spr b 2g 243.png Spr 2s 243.png Spr b 2s 243.png Spr 2c 243.png Spr b 2c 243.png
Spr 2g 243 s.png Spr b 2g 243 s.png Spr 2s 243 s.png Spr b 2s 243 s.png Spr 2c 243 s.png Spr b 2c 243 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 243.png Spr b 3r 243.png Spr 3e 243.png Spr b 3e 243.png Spr 3f 243.png Spr b 3f 243.png
Spr 3r 243 s.png Spr b 3r 243 s.png Spr 3e 243 s.png Spr b 3e 243 s.png Spr 3f 243 s.png Spr b 3f 243 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 243.png Spr b 4d 243.png Spr 4p 243.png Spr b 4p 243.png Spr 4h 243.png Spr b 4h 243.png
Spr 4d 243 s.png Spr b 4d 243 s.png Spr 4p 243 s.png Spr b 4p 243 s.png Spr 4h 243 s.png Spr b 4h 243 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 243.png Spr b 5b 243.png Spr 5b2 243.png Spr b 5b2 243.png
Spr 5b 243 s.png Spr b 5b 243 s.png Spr 5b2 243 s.png Spr b 5b2 243 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 243.png
Spr b 6x 243.png
Spr 6o 243.png
Spr b 6o 243.png
Spr 6x 243 s.png
Spr b 6x 243 s.png
Spr 6o 243 s.png
Spr b 6o 243 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 243.png
Spr b 7s 243.png
Spr 7s 243.png
Spr b 7s 243.png
Spr 7s 243 s.png
Spr b 7s 243 s.png
Spr 7s 243 s.png
Spr b 7s 243 s.png
Front Back Front Back
243MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Raikou images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Raikou in Jimmy's Pokédex

Origin

Raikou may be particularly based on the Thunder and Lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 raijū (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of a tiger, monkey, blue wolf wrapped in lightning, and many other animals. Raikou is specifically based on its tiger form, while the Pokémon Manectric is based on its wolf form.

In terms of physical build, Raikou may be based on the Smilodon fatalis, a well-known but extinct species of wildcat often referred to as a saber-toothed tiger. Its color and pattern scheme are reminiscent of that of a Bengal tiger. The stripes that decorate Raikou's body also can be compared to zigzagging thunderbolts and perhaps even scars from claws. The white ruff around Raikou's face is akin to the Siberian tiger's thick fur around its neck. In the anime, Raikou is shown to be very agile, swift, stealthy, and a powerful attacker, just like a tiger. The gray "plate" atop its head may be similar to Entei's head ornament, being either a helmet or crown that signifies courage and power. The flowing purple mane on its back is likely meant to invoke the image of a cumulonimbus cloud, the cloud type most often associated with thunderstorms.

Name origin

Raikou could be taken to mean 雷光 raikou (lightning), which is also the inspiration for the name of raijū, or it may be a combination of 雷 rai (thunder) and 皇 (emperor). It may also derive from 雷公 raikō (thunder duke), the on'yomi reading of Lei Gong, a Taoist/Daoist deity.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ライコウ Raikou From 雷公 raikō, rai, 雷光 raikou, and
France Flag.png French Raikou Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Raikou Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Raikou Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Raikou Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 라이코 Raikou Transliteration of its Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雷公 Léigōng From 雷公 Raikou. Also a reference to the ancient Chinese god of thunder, Lei Gong.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


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